{"product_id":"19th-century-french-painting-of-le-pont-d-avignon-by-f-armand","title":"19th-Century French Painting of Le Pont d’Avignon by F. Armand","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA particularly special find from our travels through Provence, this \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century French painting by F. Armand\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts one of southern France’s most recognizable landmarks: the historic \u003cstrong\u003ePont d’Avignon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in a beautifully subdued palette of dusty rose, ochre, soft blue and atmospheric gray, the scene looks toward the ancient stone bridge as it stretches across the Rhône. Warm Provençal architecture lines the riverbank beneath an expansive, cloud-filled sky, while loose, expressive brushwork gives the landscape a wonderfully romantic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting was acquired by Belle Maison from \u003cstrong\u003eThierry, an art brocanteur in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose shop we discovered while sourcing in France. His accompanying information identifies the artist as \u003cstrong\u003eF. Armand\u003c\/strong\u003e, dates the work to the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, and describes the subject as \u003cem\u003eLe Pont d’Avignon\u003c\/em\u003e. The work itself measures approximately 38 × 55 cm and has since been presented in a handsome gilt and black frame that complements its warm, time-softened palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its decorative beauty, we love this piece for its unmistakable sense of place—a genuine glimpse of Provence discovered in one of France’s great antiquing towns and brought home to Belle Maison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19th-century French painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist identified as F. Armand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicts Le Pont d’Avignon in Avignon, Provence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal work measuring approximately 38 × 55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a gilt and black frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquired from an art brocanteur in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind antique artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced in Provence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18\" H x 24\" W x 1.25\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs an antique work of art, this piece bears variations, patina and signs of age consistent with its history. These characteristics are embraced as part of its individual beauty and story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Maison Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48963370385600,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3852\/5120\/files\/2_cdf2cb35-e142-4227-b81d-b10ca9bc522b.png?v=1788629587","url":"https:\/\/bellemaisonstore.com\/products\/19th-century-french-painting-of-le-pont-d-avignon-by-f-armand","provider":"Belle Maison Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}